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HANSARDPhysical Activity: Lower-income FamiliesGetting people active is absolutely vital, particularly those who are not active at the moment, which will include those from low-income families. That is why we have a sport…18 Apr 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am pleased that work has been going on in the hon. Lady’s constituency on these important matters. Of course, through Arts Council funding and through Department for Culture,…18 Apr 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am pleased to have spoken to Karen Carney on a number of occasions about her review and the importance of women’s football, and I am also pleased to take on board all her…18 Apr 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am very pleased to congratulate Portsmouth football club on its success. My hon. Friend is absolutely right to highlight the importance of local clubs and what they do in their…18 Apr 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend is right to raise this very exciting opportunity for Bedfordshire, which I am pleased to have discussed with him. We are liaising closely with the Treasury, and I…18 Apr 2024HANSARDPhysical Activity: Lower-income FamiliesThis is a really important area, and I congratulate the Newcastle United women on their success and, indeed, all women taking part in sport. That is why, through the future…18 Apr 2024HANSARDPhysical Activity: Lower-income FamiliesI hope the shadow Secretary of State does very well on Sunday, and I wish her the best of luck. I am absolutely committed—these are not just warm words—to ensuring that more girls…18 Apr 2024HANSARDEnglish Football: Financial SustainabilityAs my hon. Friend will know, the Football Governance Bill was introduced to Parliament last month, and it will help with the financial sustainability of football as a whole. I…18 Apr 2024HANSARDSports Facilities: FundingThrough our investment via the Football Foundation in England, we are actively supporting teams such as Cromwell Athletic up and down the country to get new artificial grass…18 Apr 2024HANSARDSports Facilities: FundingIt is fantastic to hear about the community events taking place in the hon. Friend’s constituency. I am delighted that she has put together such an active and exciting event, and…18 Apr 2024HANSARDEnglish Football: Financial SustainabilityThe hon. Member is absolutely right about the importance of fans and communities to football, which is why the Government are bringing forward legislation to protect fans across…18 Apr 2024HANSARDEnglish Football: Financial SustainabilityAs my hon. Friend mentions, the Premier League is world leading. It is worth £7 billion, and we absolutely want to ensure that it stays first and world class. That is why the…18 Apr 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am in favour of media plurality; I think it is important that there are channels for everybody to watch, and GB News is a very popular outlet. I think that the person to…18 Apr 2024HANSARDSports Facilities: FundingBetween 2021 and 2025, the Government have committed more than £325 million to grassroots sports sites across the whole of the UK. That is part of our commitment to ensure every…18 Apr 2024HANSARDTelegraph Media Group: Anticipated AcquisitionOn 19 March, I confirmed to Parliament that, on the basis of assessments by the Competition and Markets Authority and by Ofcom, I am minded to refer the anticipated acquisition of…25 Mar 2024HANSARDTelegraph Media Group Ltd: AcquisitionOn 26 January 2024, I issued a public interest intervention notice (PIIN) in relation to the anticipated acquisition of Telegraph Media Group Ltd (TMG) by RB Investco Ltd on the…19 Mar 2024HANSARDArts Council England: Public Body ReviewToday we are announcing that the second stage of the public body review into Arts Council England is under way. The public bodies review programme delivers against the commitments…15 Mar 2024HANSARDTelegraph Media Group: Anticipated Acquisition ReportsToday I can confirm that I have received reports from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) and from Ofcom on merger situations involving Telegraph Media Group Ltd (TMG).…12 Mar 2024HANSARDBudget ResolutionsSince 2020, our economy, like those across the globe, has been challenged by a pandemic, a war in Ukraine and the spiralling cost of energy in the aftermath of Putin’s illegal…11 Mar 2024HANSARDBudget ResolutionsMy right hon. Friend knows that we want to reduce taxes on working people. It is not right that they have double taxation. He will also know about the importance of protecting…11 Mar 2024